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City Council
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
City Council Chamber – Norco City Hall
2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
CALLED TO ORDER
6:00 PM
ROLL CALL
Robin Grundmeyer, Mayor
Kevin Bash, Mayor Pro Tem
Berwin Hanna, Council Member
Greg Newton, Council Member
ABSENT
Katherine Aleman, Council Member
CLOSED SESSION
§54956.8 - Conference with Legal Counsel - Real Property Negotiation Property: APN:
133-300-024
City Negotiator: City Manager Lori Sassoon
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
§54954.5 Conference with Labor Negotiator
Agency designated representatives: City Manager Sassoon Employee organization: Norco General Employees Association, Utility Workers Union of America, AFL-CIO Local 606, Unrepresented Employees: Mid-Management, Confidential, and Management Employees §54954.5 Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision(d) of Section 54956.9:
1 potential case
RECONVENED PUBLIC SESSION
7:00 PM
REPORT OF ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Burns reported that there were no reportable actions taken on the Closed Session Items 2 and 3.
Closed Session Item 1 was deferred to the end of meeting.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Katherine Aleman
INVOCATION
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
PRESENTATIONS
Norco Horseman Association Presentation to Norco Sheriffs Department The Norco Hosemann Association with Kahoots Feed and Pet Store presented the Norco Sheriffs Station with halters and lead ropes for all the Public Safety vehicles for animal emergencies.
Training will also be provided by Animal Control Services Superintendent Sparks.
Mayor Pro Tem Bash arrived to the meeting at this time.
Proclamation
Mayor Grundmeyer presented a Proclamation recognizing the month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to community members who have contributed to the economic cultural, spiritual, and/or political development of Norco.
1. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS ON REGIONAL BOARDS
Mayor Grundmeyer and Council Members provided reports on their recent individual participation in committees, commissions, regional boards and community organizations.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
a)
Approval of Consent Calendar as Presented
The public requested to comment on Items
2D, 2H, and 2N.
Council Member Newton requested to pull Items 2D, 2H, and 2N for discussion.
M/S BASH/HANNA Pull Items 2D, 2H, and 2N for discussion and approve of remainder of Consent Calendar as Presented. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, HANNA, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
ALEMAN
ABSTAIN:
NONE
2.A.
Waive Reading of all Ordinance Adoptions on this Agenda and Read by Title Only.
Action: Waived reading, by title only, of all Ordinances and Resolutions. Said Ordinances and Resolutions which appear on the agenda shall be determined to have been read by title and further reading waived.
2.B.
Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
Action: Approved the City Council Regular Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2023.
2.C.
Recap of Actions Taken by the Planning Commission at its Meeting Held on May 10, 2023 Receive and file the recap of actions taken by the Planning Commission at its meeting held on May 10, 2023
2.E.
Acceptance of Proposal for Professional GIS Services
Action: Accepted the proposal submitted by Infinity Technologies to provide professional services for the City’s new GIS system and awarded a three-year contract in the amount not to exceed $50,000 annually.
2.F.
Regional Recycled Water Memorandum of Understanding for the Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority Member Agencies Action: Signed and entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and among the City of Corona, City of Norco, Jurupa Community Services District, Home Gardens Sanitary District, Western Municipal Water District and the Western Riverside County Regional Wastewater Authority, regarding the design, construction, operation, and capacity ownership in certain recycled water facilities.
2.G.
Fiscal Year 2022-23 Third Quarter Budget-to-Actual Report Action: Received and Filed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Third Quarter Budget-to-Actual Report.
2.I.
Acceptance of Storm Drain Easement Dedication on the Norco Elementary School Property (1700 Temescal Avenue - APN 125-250-002) Action: Accepted the offer of dedication of the public storm drain easement on the Norco Elementary School property (1700 Temescal Avenue, APN 125-250-002), authorized the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Acceptance, and directed the City Clerk to file the Certificate of Acceptance with the County of Riverside Recorder’s Office.
2.J.
Increase Purchase Order for Emergency Repair Service by Hardy & Harper for slope erosion of River Drive Action: Approved increasing the Purchase Order for Hardy & Harper to a maximum of $37,989 for performing emergency repair and stabilization services for the slope on River Drive.
2.K.
Acceptance of the Moreno Arena Sound System Project as Complete (Project No. 54410.2) Action: Accepted the Moreno Arena Sound System Project as complete and authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County of Riverside.
2.L.
Acceptance of Right-of-Way Dedication on Bluff Street (APN 121-030-011) Action: Accepted the dedication of street right-of-way at APN 121-030-011 on Bluff Street, authorized the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Acceptance, and authorized the City Clerk to record the grant deed.
2.M.
Procurement of Microsoft Software Licenses for Datacenter Hardware Action: Approved the purchase of Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Datacenter and SQL Server 2022 Licensing with CDW-G in the amount of $60,000.
3. ITEM(S) PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
2.D.
Approval of Multi-Year Professional Services Trail Maintenance Contract Council Member Newton asked staff clarifying questions.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened public comments.
Bill Naylor spoke in favor of the great work on the trails and discussed the issues with the fence caps.
Jim Pollard spoke about his concerns with the backyard trails.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed public comment.
Following discussion motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/GRUNDMEYER Approve a five-year professional maintenance contract with Nova Landscape Group to provide trail maintenance services from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $517,287 annually. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, HANNA, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
ALEMAN
ABSTAIN:
NONE
2.H.
Approval of 5-Year Tree Trimming, Removal, and Planting Contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc.
Council Member Newton had clarifying questions for staff and requested that item be continued to a future City Council meeting for further discussion.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened public comment.
Mike Thompson spoke in favor of continuing the item for further discussion.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed public comment.
City Manager Sassoon made clarifying comments.
Following discussion motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/BASH Continue Item regarding Accept the proposal from West Coast Arborist, Inc. and award a five-year Tree Trimming, Removal, and Planting Contract in an amount not to exceed amount of $250,000 annually to the next Budget Workshop scheduled for June 7, 2023. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, HANNA, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
ALEMAN
ABSTAIN:
NONE
2.N.
Proposal from R3 Consulting Group, Inc. to provide Solid Waste Franchise Agreement Procurement Services.
Mayor Grundmeyer opened public comments.
Paul Ryan spoke regarding procurement services for the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement.
Mayor Grundmeyer closed public comments.
Following discussion motion was made.
M/S NEWTON/GRUNDMEYER Accept the proposal from R3 Consulting Group, Inc., and award a contract, in the amount not-to-exceed $121,000, to provide Solid Waste Franchise Procurement Services for the City of Norco's next waste hauler franchise agreement. The Motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
GRUNDMEYER, BASH, HANNA, AND NEWTON
NOES:
NONE
ABSENT:
ALEMAN
ABSTAIN:
NONE
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Terri Baker spoke regarding trail fencing on Temescal that was restored that is now blocking her ingress/egress to her home.
Public Works Director Blais stated he is looking into the issue.
5. CITY COUNCIL / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Clerk Roa reminded the Community that the Annual Committee/Commission Recruitment Period was open and deadline was June 1, 2023 Mayor Pro Tem Bash thanked staff for a great Centennial Event and congratulated on the great merchandise sales.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned to Closed Sessions at 7:56 p.m.
City Council reconvened City Council meeting at 8:20 p.m.
City Attorney Burns stated there no reportable actions in Closed Session.
Mayor Grundmeyer adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
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Dana Roa, CMC
City Clerk